Basis, Basis RC Owner’s Manual Please read this manual before flying with the Basis or Basis RC for the first time.
Thank You… Thank you for choosing the Basis or Basis RC harness. We are confident that this harness will provide you with enhanced comfort, control, performance and fun in flight. This manual contains all the information you need to set up, trim, fly and maintain your harness. A thorough knowledge of your equipment will keep you safe and enable you to maximize the full potential of your harness. Please pass on this manual to the new owner if you do resell your harness.
Contents Thank You… ..............................................................................................................................................2 1. Gin Gliders.............................................................................................................................................4 2. Introducing the Basis and Basis RC .......................................................................................................5 Features of the Basis and Basis RC .............
1. Gin Gliders Gin Gliders was formed in 1998 by paraglider designer and competition pilot Gin Seok Song and his team of engineers and test pilots. Gin’s philosophy is simple: to design paragliding equipment that he and any other pilot love to fly. This philosophy applies equally for a harness such as the Basis and Basis RC, as for the world-beating competition glider, the Boomerang. No product is released to the market without Gin’s complete satisfaction.
2. Introducing the Basis and Basis RC The Basis is available in 2 versions, the Basis (without reserve container) and the Basis RC (with integrated under-seat reserve container). The Basis and Basis RC were developed by the R&D team of Gin Gliders to meet the highest standards of the most demanding pilots - the Basis/Basis RC harness is one of the harnesses used by GIN test pilots during the development of new paragliders.
The safety has also been improved by optimising the position of the back protection; the rear pocket has been moved upwards, offering protection for the pilot in case he accidentally falls on his back. The under-seat rescue container of the Basis RC is designed to enable a fast and easy deployment of the parachute with a large opening container.
The GINSOFT III is designed to help protect the pilot in case of an impact and to reduce the energy of the impact as much as possible, but it cannot completely eliminate the risk of injury. The GINSOFT III is freely compatible, which means that it can be used with any harness with a container large enough for the back protection. Lateral protection You can add lateral protection to the Basis RC, as well as back protection, by fitting a pair of Gin side impact plates.
Speed bar The Basis and Basis RC are compatible with all common types of speed system. We recommend the GIN aluminium speed bar. Flight Deck The Basis and Basis RC may be fitted with a flight deck, allowing easier viewing of instruments and/or carrying of ballast. Other Accessories For up-to-date information on additional accessories, visit www.gingliders.com or contact your local GIN dealer or the distributor in your country.
3. Before you fly The Basis and Basis RC must be assembled by a suitably qualified paragliding professional, for example your instructor. In particular great care and attention must be paid to the fitting of the rescue parachute into the harness. The pilot should then adjust the harness for comfort. Assembly Gin Gliders recommend that assembly be carried out in the order below.
the front corner of the seat. Attach the elastic cord to the speed bar to prevent tangling in case of a parachute deployment. Rescue Installation The Basis (when combined with a suitable outer reserve container, like the GIN Reserve outer container or the GIN Yeti outer reserve container) and the Basis RC are compatible with any GIN rescue parachute such as ONE G and Yeti rescue.
In any case a qualified professional must check the compatibility of the system; harness and rescue parachute, when a rescue parachute is installed for the first time. After every repack of the rescue parachute you can do this compatibility check yourself. Please observe carefully how the professional installs the rescue system, so that you can remember the procedure when you have to do it yourself the next time.
Rescue installation guide Take special care: The deployment handle must be attached to the side loop on the deployment bag, not to the centre loop. The position of loop should be on entire side of rescue container and upward (close to seat plate).
Adjustments The Basis and Basis RC should be adjusted to suit your physique and flying style. It is important to adjust it correctly to ensure you can easily slide into the sitting position after take off. Adjustments should ideally be tested by hanging in a simulator prior to the first flight. Additional fine-tuning can be done during your first few flights. Ensure that the rescue system, back and side protection have been installed before making adjustments.
Seat Straps The seat straps adjust the depth of the seat. This depth can be set to be comfortable depending on your seating position. Lengthening the straps helps you to slide easily to the back of the seat and shortening the straps helps you to be in the standing position for the landing. In the sitting position, lengthen the straps to the maximum at first and use the plastic buckles to shorten the strap to find a comfortable position where the harness supports your back properly.
4. Flying with the Basis, Basis RC Pre-flight checks For maximum safety, use a complete and consistent system of pre-flight checks and repeat the same mental sequence every flight. Check that: There is no visible damage to the harness or carabiners that could affect its airworthiness. The rescue parachute container is closed correctly and the pins are in the right position. The deployment handle is completely inserted into the elastic pockets. All buckles, belts, zips are securely fastened.
Look for the rescue handle and grasp it firmly with one hand Pull sidewards / upwards on the handle to release the deployment bag from the harness container Look for a clear area, and in a continuous motion, throw (and RELEASE!) the rescue away from yourself and the glider, preferably into the air stream and against the direction of spin After deployment, avoid entanglement and pendulum motions by pulling in the glider as symmetrically as possible with the B, C, D or brake lines On landing take an upright b
5. Miscellaneous Towing The Basis and Basis RC are also excellent for towing (use a suitable tow adaptor like the GIN tow release system). The tow release can be connected to the main carabiners. The best way to attach a tow release is to use a towing adapter, which slides over the lower ends of the risers of the paraglider. For further details refer to the documentation provided with your tow release or towing adaptor or ask a qualified towing instructor at your tow site.
Inspection checklist In addition to regular pre-flight checks, the Basis or Basis RC should be inspected thoroughly on every rescue repack, normally every 150 days. Additional inspections should be performed after any crash, bad landing or take off, or if there are any signs of damage or undue wear. Always seek professional advice whenever in doubt.
7. Technical Data Specification Description Paragliding harness Model Basis Basis RC DHV-certified max. load 100 Kg 100 Kg Size S M L S M L Height of main attachment points above seat plate 42 cm 44 cm 46 cm 42 cm 44 cm 46 cm Carabiner Distance Weight parachute) (without 38-53 cm 38-53 cm 38-53 cm 3.5 kg 3.7 Kg 3.9 kg 38-53 cm 38-53 cm 38-53 cm 4.2 4.4 4.
DESCRIPTION FABRIC OF HARNESS 1-1). OUTSIDE FABRIC CODE 600D KODRA PU 60” NAME SUPPLIER ADDRESS MATERIAL Oxford 210D PU 60" Dong Jin international Corp. 950-11 Daechi-Dong, Kangnam-Gu, Seoul-City, Korea 100% NYLON F.YARN WOVEN FABRIC (OXFORD SHUTTLELESS LOOM) FINISHED P/D & W/R & W/P YARN W’T 320GR/YD 130GR/YD TOTAL W’T 350GR/YD 170GR/YD 420D HD N/OXFORD PU 60” Oxford 210D Ripstop PU 60" 1-2). INSIDE FABRIC CODE NAME SUPPLIER MATERIAL ADDRESS Dong Jin international Corp.
WEBBING 2-1). HARNESS WEBBING MATERIAL POLYESTER NAME SUPPLIER ADDRESS WIDTH(mm) BREAKING STRENGTH (KS K 0411) ELONGATION (KS K 0411) SIN KWANG CO 752-1 Dogok-Ri, Wabu-Ub, Namyangju-City, Kyunggi-Do, Korea 43 30 1613 KG 1409.6 KG 23.3 % 22.4 % BUCKLES/RING Name T-LOCK SAFETY BUCKLE NAME SUPPLIER ADDRESS WEIGHT(g/pc) BREAKING STRENGTH SUP’AIR SUP’AIR France Z.L.
THREAD MATERIAL 100% NYLON NAME SUPPLIER ADDRESS DENIER BREAKING STRENGTH (KSK 0409) ELONGATION (KSK 0409) YOUNG CHANG T&C LTD. Young Chang B/D(4F), 267-23 Kangseo-ku, Seoul, Korea (bond)M13 NKZF/013(N/F 210D/9) (bond)S9AC V92(210D/4) 14.8 kg 26.5% Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this manual is correct, but please remember that it has been produced for guidance only. This owner's manual is subject to changes without prior notice. Please check with www.gingliders.
